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Banjo Family Stars At Southern California Banjo Week
The article profiles Howard and his sisters Leslie Colleen and Jim Wisuas in a banjo troupe at Apple Annie's and other venues. It notes rare Symphonic Silver Bell value, Sam White's sale to the Aldens, and the family’s training under Charlie Shortino. It lists venues like the Sportsman Montebello and the Grove at the Ambassador Hotel with acts by Rita Raines, Alex Manriquez quintet, and Ray Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Apple Annie's
Sam White
Eddie Peabody
Sam
Fresno
Aldens
Leslie
Colleen
Bacon & Day
Jim Wisuas
Glendale
Jim
Torrance
Southern California
Red Devils
Village Inn
Rita Raines
Sportsman
Washington Blvd
Montevello
Alex Manriquez
Alex
Edgewater Hyatt House
Pat Craig
Tony Olvera
Tom Thorshorne
Ray Charles
Ambassador Hotel
Wilshire Blvd
L.A
Raeletts
Aaron & Wreddie
Long Beache
Memo Bernabei